FORD FALCON

A very comfortable vehicle even in the outback

Owned since new?

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Price and equipment10.0/10

Price was more than fair, with the registration attached when purchased. A large family wagon with custom roof-rack and large enough to transport family and dogs when relocting in excess of 1000km.

Under the bonnet10.0/10

The motor proved itself to be all I was lead to believe about the 4.1 FC. With almost 350,000 to it's credit, no oil was lost in either the engine or transmission. A minor leak was found in the power steering however, which has since feen fixed.

How it drives10.0/10

Very positive on the open road. The vehicle is heavy enough to hold its line in strong cross-winds and when cornering. No fraility in the back axle noticable in any turns.

Comfort and practicality10.0/10

Long hours behind the wheel went unn-noticed in the front bucket seats which had plenty of movement to ensure comfort for the front pasenger and driver. All important buttons a a mere fingertip from the steering wheel, plain enough to operate without having to search for anything. Plenty of vision through a large windsreen and tailgate screen. I ddin't find any obvious or disconcerting blindspots.

Aesthetics and styling10.0/10

This vehicle was designed before the Japanese made mockery of style. While narrow, the headlights fit the curve of the bonnet. It is aerodynamically sensible without being outlandish with a rolled back flat bonnet and even flatter windscreen.

Overall verdict10.0/10

A very comfortable vehicle even in the outback of South Western Queensland. Positive, yet light power-steering, the wheel could be operated with a fingertip - smooth transmisson changes both up and down, and it's good to look at. Perhaps, if I was going to exchange it, it would be for something out of the Lamborghini stable, a Diablo or Countach - Maybe.

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